Marry Me Quick

Chapter 636

Chapter 636 Bring Back All Our Property

"It's not that simple in Gricy. Enyang is one of their core members, and he's interacted with us. He knows us enough to guess we have discovered Hanyan's identity. This is a blatant challenge against us to warn us of their authority."

This point had not come to Ziyue; she anticipated that both parties wouldn't act rashly during this tense situation. Anyone who moved first would lose an opportunity. So, they abandoned Hanyan. Ziyue sank deep into her thoughts and did not realize Muchen's gaze was getting more contemplative.

Muchen noticed, since coming back from Ke, Ziyue had poured her heart and soul into researching Gricy. She never used to be so determined, even if she had brooded over it. She believed him and that he would deal with the matter.

Does she not trust me anymore?

Ziyue turned around and saw Muchen acting strangely.

Did something I say to trigger him? Or… is it his condition acting up again?

A chill went down her spine, and she asked, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing. Let's go home." Muchen released her hand and turned to look out the window.

Ziyue could not determine his thoughts as she looked at his chiseled side profile.

…

When they got home, Muchen went to his study and shut the door firmly behind him while Ziyue went to the kitchen to prepare their meals.

Sometime later, Ziyue was done with cooking. She came out from the kitchen and saw Chuan in the living room.

"Mrs. Qin," Chuan greeted her.

Ziyue smiled at her and asked, "Did Muchen invite you? Have you eaten? I was about to call him down. You can talk after eating."

Ziyue went upstairs before Chuan could say anything. She entered Muchen's study and saw that the light wasn't on. A small beam of light came from the computer screen by the desk. Her eyes slowly got accustomed to the darkness, and she saw Muchen focusing on the computer. Muchen did not realize she had come in as she had opened the door quietly or because he was too fixed on his screen. She flicked the light switch on, and Muchen broke out of his trance. He looked toward the door.

When he saw Ziyue by the door, he asked unhappily, "Why didn't you knock?"

Ziyue was startled. Is he blaming me for knocking?

Ziyue knew Muchen did not like people entering without knocking, but she was different. Muchen never once asked her to knock.

Is he still mad about me meeting Hanyan? Fine! He has a short fuse anyways. But he's probably mad

because he cares about me.

Ziyue tilted her head and said, "Food's ready." She turned to leave but made a U-turn when she saw Chuan standing behind her. "Oh, Chuan is here. You can talk after eating."

"Mr. Qin," Chuan greeted.

"Let's eat," Muchen said with an indifferent glance at him.

Chuan kept quiet and followed Ziyue downstairs.

Muchen tidied up his work on the computer and prepared to shut it down once he saw them leave. When the confirmation screen appeared, his mouse paused over the 'Shut Down' button. His expression slightly stiffened before he made a password. Then, he went downstairs.

Meanwhile, downstairs, Ziyue nonchalantly asked Chuan, "What's so important for Muchen to call you over so late at night? Can it not wait till tomorrow?"

"I'm not too sure. There's been so much going on. It must be something important," Chuan politely replied while walking behind Ziyue.

Ziyue didn't analyze his words. It must be tough on Muchen. He needs to deal with the company and other random things. And that temper of his…

…

Muchen and Chuan went up to the study after dinner.

Ziyue became bored while watching a movie in the living room and decided to bring them some fruits. When she got to the door, she realized it was locked. She was rather unsettled. No one dared to come close to Muchen's study. One of the servants had gotten close to the door, and Muchen had thrown her out. Since then, no one had come close to his study without his permission.

Did he lock the door to keep me out? Nah, that can't be it. My thoughts must be going wild after analyzing Gricy's motives today. This is from NôvelDrama.Org.

She knocked on the door, and Chuan's voice rang out, "Who is it?"

"It's me."

There were a few moments of silence before the door opened.

"I apologize, Mrs. Qin. It's a habit to lock the door…" Chuan apologized.

"It's okay." She knew she was overthinking. Why would Muchen and Chuan be wary of me?

She brought the plate of fruits in and said, "I prepared some fruits. Help yourself." She left the room once she placed the plate down. She returned downstairs and instructed a servant to bring the plate down later. Afterward, she poured a glass of water and went upstairs. She didn't know when Muchen and Chuan would be done with their talk, so she went to her room to shower and prepare for bed.

Upstairs, she saw Chuan in the hallway.

"Are you leaving? Are you done talking?" Ziyue asked.

"Not yet. I'm going to the toilet," Chuan answered.

Ziyue nodded and walked away.

Chuan stared as she walked away and made his way to the toilet. When he got back to the study, he saw Muchen smoking.

He hesitated before commenting, "Mr. Qin, you shouldn't be smoking with your condition."

Muchen did not heed his reminder. He deeply inhaled a few more times as his gaze followed the trail of smoke from the end of the cigarette. His eyes were dark, and one could not tell his thoughts.

A while later, he said, "Let's go with my proposal. The faster we get to transfer our properties home, the better it is."

"Mr. Qin, we will incur a huge loss if we do it like that." Chuan knew Muchen wouldn't listen, but he needed to remind him of the risks.

Muchen crushed out his cigarette and stood up. "I've thought about it."

Chuan raised his head to look at him. He could not tell what he was thinking, even from such a close distance.